FLSA Classification: Exempt; salaried

Pay: $50,000-55,000 annually

Spanish Bilingual differential: $1,560 annually (as eligible)

Position Type: Full-time /40 hours per week

Expected Hours per Week: Mon-Fri; 8:00a-4:30p with the ability to flex hours to accommodate business needs.

Location: Main Administration- 5706 Wright Dr. Loveland, CO 80538

Remote Eligibility: Level 2- This position is expected to work onsite but may be allowed to work from home intermittently in some cases.

Reports To: Programs Director

Summary: Want to learn about the great work the Food Bank for Larimer County (FBLC) is doing to decrease food insecurity and ensure members of our community have nutritious food all year long? Ever thought the show “Kids say the Darndest Things” may have some truth to it? Who comes to mind when you think of someone 60+ years old that impacted your life? Join our team as an the Programs Manager. This role is an important step in connecting resources to community partners, older adults (60+), and kids in Larimer County with resources to thrive via nutritious food. Are you interested in learning more about federal programs, grant funding, and compliance required for our programs? This role will lead the team of FBLC employees striving to make a difference in our community.

• A better understanding of food insecurity in Northern Colorado
• Ability to be part of a team committed to providing resources to members of our community
• Real stories of how you impact food insecurity for members of our community
• Experience partnering and collaborating with organizations helping our clients
• Training on leadership tools, federal programs, and more. As a member of Food Bank for Larimer County, you will have access to numerous trainings from Feeding America.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (35%)

• Supports a culture of program improvement and growth.

• Leads staff members supporting program compliance and outreach tasks.

• Participate in monthly manager team meetings and bi-monthly manager huddle meetings for personal growth and to stay abreast on FBLC activities in other departments.

• Be the voice of the partnering agency network, the broader Food Bank for Larimer County team, to ensure efficient and effective resource allocation.

• Lead team to create equitable and inclusive partnerships and programs.

• Represent FBLC programs to support any audit requests or requirements and issue resolution, if needed.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (35%)

• Oversees applications, onboarding, and training for new partner organizations.
• Manage compliance with the Health Department, FBLC, USDA (including Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) and Feeding America guidelines, including on-site inspections and ensuring programs are ready for audits by CDE, CDPHE, and Feeding America.

• Ensure agency files are up to date and complete. Maintain agency records in Excel database and our internal inventory tracking software, Ceres.
• Maintain program applications, compliance, and reimbursement claims with the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the USDA children feeding programs and ensure compliance with internal team and external partners.
• Liaison with Weld County Food Bank
• WOversee the compliance and contractual requirements of the Cooking Matters program.

COMMUNITY PARTNER RELATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES (30%)

• Manage communication and relationship building with partnering non-profit organizations.
• Coordinates two newsletters to Nourishing Network and community partners sharing information about programs, changes to regulations, and soliciting feedback.
• Lead efforts to provide learning and networking opportunities to partner organizations.
• Support the team in bringing on new partners feeding kids – eligibility, compliance, and onboarding.
• Represent the Food Bank for Larimer County in community settings including meetings and coalitions.
• Administer annual grant program for partnering organizations when funding available.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies: Communication Proficiency, Collaboration Skills, Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation Skills, Teamwork Orientation, EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion), Reasoning ability with ability to make sound decisions under pressure, Mathematical Skills (add, subtract, multiply, & divide in all units of measure using common fractions and decimals, Interpersonal skills of motivation or influence, creative problem solving, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others, including generational and cultural competency and awareness are requisite to success in this position.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Social Sciences, Communications and/or related field is preferred. Relevant experience will substitute for a degree. Two years in a non-profit organization and/or relationship-building position preferred.

Pre-employment screening requirements: Ability to pass all pre-screening requirements and possess a valid U.S. Driver's License with a good driving record as verified with an MVR check.

Language Skills and Ability: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language with preference of bi-lingual in Spanish.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint is preferred and willing to learn new computer programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has direct reports, is responsible for the supervision of department volunteers, and must be able to collaborate effectively across locations with various department staff members.

Work Environment: This position works primarily in an office setting within a warehouse.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear with or without aid, walk for short or extended periods of time, stand for short or extended periods of time, sit for short and extended periods of time, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, bend repeatedly, pull, reach above the shoulder with hands and arms, regularly use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel, pull, climb stairs or ladders, step up and down at least 29 inches, balance, write, count, read, analyze, alphabetize, and frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 55 lbs., frequently push or pull objects up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Note: In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, Food Bank for Larimer County is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.